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  1. February 6th, 2004, 11:43 AM #1
    TwoMoon
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    winspool.drv error

    When trying to download Windows updates, the pc gets to 66% and I get an invalid page fault error for explorer.exe in winspool.drv. I've searched and searched but found nothing to fix this problem.

    Any thoughts?

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  2. February 7th, 2004, 06:34 AM #2
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    WAG: Too many fonts in the fonts folder?

    Is your PC trying to print during the update?

    What other programs are running?
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  3. February 7th, 2004, 10:23 AM #3
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    Hi!

    There is a similar issue known in Windows98 that is fixed by upgrading spoolss.dll. Apparently the cause is related to a timing issue with Anti Virus software. (McAfee to be precise).
    Given the latter, try disabling your antivirus software (whichever it may be) and then go to windows update.

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